
District in Steenwijkerland
Giethoorn is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Steenwijkerland The district has a total area of 3.864 hectares, of which 3.274 hectares are land and 590 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK170817. The postcode area is 8355AA-8355VK.
Giethoorn has 2.880 residents. Of these, 51,2% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (32,1%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '65 years or older', 18,4% for '25 to 45 years', 12,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,1% is unmarried, 46,7% is married, 6,6% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 2.530 residents originate from the Netherlands, 185 come from Europe and 170 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.315 households in Giethoorn. 33,8% of these are single-person households, 35,4% households without children and 30,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Giethoorn there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.600, which is €1.600 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.900, which is €2.000 (6%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Giethoorn are educated to an intermediate level. 42,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.880 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.218 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (70%), while 30% are self-employed. In Giethoorn, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 680 people receive this benefit.
In Giethoorn there are 1.353 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €483.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Giethoorn are 1950-1970 (19%) and 2010-2020 (17%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Giethoorn. The most recently listed home is Jonenweg 13 by HetMakelaarshuis. No homes were sold in Giethoorn over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Giethoorn. The most recent home is Ds. J.J. Ketstraat 101, offered by www.dewoningzoeker.nl. No homes were let in Giethoorn over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Giethoorn.
In Giethoorn there are 966 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), C (25%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Giethoorn uses 3.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.190 m³ per year, is 49% above the national average of 800 m³.








Cosy neighbourhood and a safe neighbourhood, we really enjoy living here!!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (66%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Giethoorn was listed for an average of €623,180 (€4,254 per m²). That is 18% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 37%.
Wijk Giethoorn has 2,880 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%).
From Giethoorn you can on average reach a supermarket at 2.3 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 8.8 km, a primary school at 2.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 103 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Giethoorn. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 85 days — relatively long for the current market.